Act now – give a child a fair start this Mandela Month
Urgent support is needed. Hope starts with you.
Why your support matters
Too many children in South Africa are being left behind
Across the country, 1.5 million children under five have no access to early learning opportunities.
Many start school unable to count, hold a pencil, or speak clearly.
Without nurturing care or playful learning, these children fall behind - and many never catch up.
These early gaps can lock children into poverty. But with the right support, we can change that.
What your gift can do
Your R67 can go further than you think
ZAR67
A chance for children to learn through play (Supports basic learning materials and playful tools to help children build early skills)
ZAR167
Support for the hands that nurture and teach (Trains and supports preschool caregivers to provide structured, nurturing care)
ZAR367
A step toward safe, joyful spaces where children can grow (Contributes to safe, well-equipped ECD centres with water, play, and learning spaces)
Changing the story together
With your support, we can give every child a strong start
UNICEF is working with partners across South Africa to:
- Help children in disadvantaged communities access preschool
- Support and train preschool teachers and caregivers
- Improve safety, water and sanitation at early learning centres
- Provide play-based psychosocial support to children in trauma
“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.”
Take your 67 minutes further
Share your message of hope
After you donate, spread the word by downloading your “I Am UNICEF” Canva frame and posting your Mandela Month message on social media.
- Download the frame
- Post your message
- Tag @unicefsouthafrica
- Use the hashtags #IAmUNICEF and #MandelaMonth
Start a fundraiser
You can also start your own fundraiser to support early learning for children in South Africa on GivenGain.
Whether it’s a run, bake sale, or birthday wish, every effort counts.
Use our official Mandela Month campaign on GivenGain to rally your friends, family, or colleagues to make a difference.
See our simple guide to making a real difference.
